Welcome to Fonthill Gifford

Fonthill Gifford is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Salisbury Plain and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere. Fonthill Gifford is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fonthill Gifford is the Fonthill Estate. The estate was once owned by William Beckford, a wealthy Englishman who was known for his love of art and literature. Beckford built a magnificent Gothic-style mansion on the estate, which was considered to be one of the most impressive buildings of its time. Unfortunately, the mansion was destroyed by fire in 1755, but the estate remains a popular attraction for visitors who are interested in history and architecture.

Fonthill Gifford is also home to a number of historic churches, including St. Nicholas Church and St. Mary's Church. Both churches date back to the 12th century and are known for their beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The churches are popular destinations for visitors who are interested in religious history and architecture. Overall, Fonthill Gifford is a charming village that is steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.7°C

Feels Like: -2°C

Wind: 21.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hindon Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Marys And St Johns Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jackie Gunter	School Lane Hindon Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6EA 01747820260 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Tisbury Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Portch	Weaveland Road Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6HJ 01747870675 School Website
Chilmark And Fonthill Bishop Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Smith	The Street Chilmark Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 5AR 01722716348 School Website
Wardour Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Dixon	Wardour Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6RF 01747870537 School Website
Semley Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Carlyle-Clarke	Semley Shaftesbury Wiltshire SP7 9AU 01747830427 School Website
Dinton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Howard	Hindon Road Dinton Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 5HW 01722716221 School Website
Wylye Valley Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Barnes	Cherry Orchard Codford Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0PN 01985850461 School Website
Ludwell Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Harriet Collins	Coronation Drive Ludwell Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9ND 1747828519 School Website
Coombe House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Darren Harte	Dorset Centre Of Excellence Donhead St Mary Shaftesbury SP7 9LP 1747449820
Sutton Veny C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Adam Lewis	High Street Sutton Veny Warminster Wiltshire BA12 7AP 01985840428 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tisbury Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT 2.23 Miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ 8.08 Miles

Warminster Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BP 8.79 Miles

Dilton Marsh High Street, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, BA13 4DF 11.66 Miles

Westbury Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP 13.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Roy All Travel 01747 871945 23 The Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JQ 2.07 Miles
Airwave Cars 07711 349107 37 Saint Johns Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6PN 2.12 Miles
Williams Taxis 01747 830542 Summerlea, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6AJ 2.96 Miles
Rod's Private Hire 01985 850083 16 The Grove, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0NT 5.47 Miles
Gillingham And Mere Cars 01747 850385 Little Pound/North End, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9HX 5.74 Miles
Hilltop Taxis 01747 855555 Unit 9/Wincombe Business Pk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QJ 5.97 Miles
V I P Travel 01747 855009 Wincombe Business Centre, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9QJ 5.97 Miles
Hine's Taxi 01747 858889 1 Blackmore Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8RD 6.11 Miles
Vip Travel 01747 855009 15 Blackmore Rd, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8RD 6.11 Miles
Country Cars 01747 850950 2 St. Lawrence Cr, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8EG 6.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fonthill Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berwick St Leonards Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stop Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Font Hill Bishop Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hindon Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hindon Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chicklade Church Chicklade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Stables Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tucking Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tisbury Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Place Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hindon Surgery 01747 820222	The Surgery High Street Hindon Salisbury SP3 6DJ
The Nadder Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Weaveland Road Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6HJ
Tisbury Surgery 01747 870204	The Surgery Park Road, Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6LF
Adhd Service - Clinical Partners 020 37617026	6 Chaldicott Barns Tokes Lane Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9AW
Spring Orchard	High Street Fovant Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 5JL

Local Stores

Tisbury
High Street
Tisbury
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 6HA
01747 870234
Store Website
2.06 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Willoughby Hedge
SPAR
West Knoyle
Warminster
BA12 6AQ
01747 830458
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Longmead Veterinary Practice
Selwood House High Street Tisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6LD 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 2.03 miles

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Manor Farm Vets Ltd
New Road Codford Warminster Wiltshire BA12 0NS 01985 850 752 admin@manorfarmvets.co.uk Website 5.64 miles
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
The Wincombe Centre Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QJ 01747 850500 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.92 miles
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Longmead Veterinary Practice
Longmead Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8PL 01747 852 064 mail@longmeadvets.co.uk Website 6.44 miles

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Southill Vets Ltd
Manor Road Mere Warminster Wiltshire BA12 6HY 01963 33226 enquiries@southillvets.co.uk Website 6.99 miles
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Ludlow Farm Equine Ltd
117 Clay Street Crockerton Warminster Wiltshire BA12 8AG 07798 783694 robert.young22@btconnect.com 7.47 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Fonthill Lakeside Walk
There Is A Great Network Of Public Footpaths And Bridleways In The Vicinity Of Fonthill Gifford And Fonthill Bishop (See Map Image). Although Entry To The Water Is Actively Discouraged If You Walk To The Dam At The Southern End Of The Lake, Just Beyond It Is A Fabulous Shallow Chalk Stream For Splashing Around In. I Suggest Parking Where The Finger Is Pointing On My Posted Map. Fonthill Is Famous For Its Huge 18Thc Country House, Long Since Demolished After It Part Collapsed! See Link To Find Out More About That. The Only Visible Remains Of The Abbey Are The Huge Arch And Urns At The North Entrance To The Estate, Just Off The B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. Unnamed Road Lancashire 0.53 miles 15 Miles W Of Salisbury, Off B3089 At Fonthill Bishop. There'S A Public Road Through The Estate (You Can Drive Through The Arch!), Heading South Towards Fonthill Gifford And Tisbury. I'Ve Marked The Parking Place On One Of My Uploaded Images.

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Shearwater Lake Wiltshire
Easy To Find If You Know Warminster, It's The First Time We've Been And My Husband, Myself And Two Dogs Really Enjoyed Ourselves. Took A While To Figure Out Where The Dogs To Be Let Of There Leads As They Aren't Allowed Around The Main Lake Because Of People Fishing, However There Are Other Areas In Which The Dogs Can Have A Good Splash About. Lovely Scenery Of The Main Lake And Surrounding Forest. You Can Hire Boats And Take On The Lake, Have A Nice Bike Ride Around (Which We Are Planning) Or Just Enjoy The Walk. Would Recommend For Any Age. Lovely Afternoon Out. 106 Clay St Warminster BA12 8AF 7.44 miles

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Shearwater Lake
This Is A Great Walk, There Is A Short Walk That Goes Around A Lake, But For Those Who Want To Go A Bit Further There Is An Extention To The Walk That Takes About 1/2 Hours. 74 Clay St Crockerton Warminster BA12 8AF 7.69 miles Frome

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Heaven’S Gate
No Need To Pay To Get In To The Longleat Estate Ample Free Parking And A Short Walk To Stunning Views Over The Estate Looking Towards Frome. Longer Walks Can Be Found By Following Paths Into The Forest. Unnamed Road Lancashire 8.88 miles On The Longleat Estate

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Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 10.12 miles

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Alfred’S Tower
Lovely Walk Around Alfreds Tower, Through Woodland With Glimpses Of Countryside Views. Mostly Flat But Can Get Very Muddy If In Winter/Autumn Months. Dog Friendly, Free Parking And A Great Little Coffee/Snack Van Too! King Alfred'S Tower Car Park Tower Road Lancashire 11.14 miles

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Weather Forecast

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